Gov. Buni congratulates new emir of gudi, task traditional institutions on fight against drug abuse

Gov. Buni Congratulates New Emir of Gudi, Task Traditional institutions on Fight Against Drug Abuse

By Usman Bello, Damaturu.

His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has congratulated the new Emir of Gudi, Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed, saying his emergence as the Emir was widely accepted by the people, indicating a popular endorsement.

He congratulated the emir today when he received the people of Gudi Emirate during a thank you visit to the Governor at the Government House, Damaturu.

“You have to been a successful politician and now, a traditional ruler, no one can tell you the importance of tolerance and accommodation because you are an expert with a wide experience” Gov. Buni admonished the new Emir.

The Governor prayed for a peaceful tenure of the new Emir “l pray that your tenure would unite the people of your Emirate in peace and prosperity”.

He also prayed for the repose of the late Emir’s soul “May Allah forgive his shortcomings and admit him into aljannah Firdaus” Buni prayed.

The Governor charged the traditional institution in the state to step up the fight against drug abuse in their domains.

“As traditional rulers and custodians of tradition and culture, you have great roles to play in the moral upbringing of youths in your domains.

“The consumption of illicit drugs is fast becoming a huge menace and threat in Northern Nigeria.

“While political leaders are elected with a specified tenure, the traditional rulers are life leaders whose tenure usually expires only when they die, therefore, we must come together to collectively defeat this threat”.

According to Gov. Buni, the traditional institution is a highly respected institution with large followership making it a strong advocate for the fight against drug abuse.

“The governments and traditional institutions must come together to fight the menace” Governor Buni said.